African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) in collaboration with the Catholic Diocese of Machakos, undertook a 5-day AHAPPY training of trainers workshop for youth aimed at bolstering their integral Development. The training which took place from the 2nd to 6th December 2024 brought together 60 youth leaders from different parishes of the
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AJANews Editorial Brief: Supporting Adolescent Girls’ Health, Education, and Aspirations
In this October 2024 edition of the AJANews Newsletter, we recognize Pink Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer, including its early signs, symptoms, and the importance of education to dispel myths, address fears, and counter misinformation. According to the WHO, breast cancer claims the lives of
AJAN Takes Its Transformative AHAPPY Training to the Chaplains and Prison Catechists from the Coastal Region, Kenya
African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) in collaboration with Catholic Prisons Chaplaincy (Coast region) recently conducted a comprehensive five-day Training of Trainers (ToT) program for chaplains and catechists from the Coast Region. The AHAPPY (AJAN HIV and AIDS Prevention Program for Youth) training, took place from October 14th to 18th, 2024,
Building Innovative and Resilient Young Generation in Africa
In this September 2024 edition of the AJANews Newsletter, our highlights focus on building a conscious and enterprising generation of young people who are ready to address African challenges such as HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, and youth unemployment. Africa, with its rich natural resources, fast-growing economies, and young, growing population, presents
Day Two of the DRC Social Innovation Summit: Amplifying the voices of youth and women in social innovation
From Day one when attendees explored a range of issues, from digital technologies’ potential in creating a “borderless Africa” to innovative approaches in healthcare, education, and energy. On the second day the first panel of the day, titled “Developing Human Capital, Job Creation, and Talent Retention for People-Driven Development in
Day One of the DRC Social Innovation Summit: Amplifying the voices of youth and women in social innovation
The 2024 DRC Social Innovation Summit (DRC-SIS), held at the Pullman Hotel in Kinshasa, from the 4th to 5th September 2024 gathered innovators and changemakers from over 42 nationalities, underscoring the pivotal role of social entrepreneurship in addressing Africa’s most pressing challenges under the theme; “Amplifying Voices: Youth and Women Innovating
AJAN’s Focus on Youth: Harnessing the power of digital Innovation among young people
AJANews Editorial Brief August 2024 By, Dennis Owuoche, AJAN Communications Officer. The third Apostolic Preference of the Jesuits calls us to “accompany young people in the creation of a hope-filled future.In this August 2024 edition of the AJANews Newsletter, we highlight the voices, actions, and initiatives of our youth. “
AHAPPY Training of Trainers for Youth Leaders from the Catholic Diocese of Isiolo in Kenya
From 12th to 16th August 2024, African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) undertook a 5-day training of trainers on AJAN HIV and AIDS Prevention Program for the Youths (AHAPPY). The training that took place at the Pastoral Centre in Isiolo was attended by 32 youth leaders from the Catholic Diocese of
AHAPPY Youth Storytelling Contest 2024
FILM COMPETITION On 31st July 2024 AHAPPY Youth Storytelling-Film Competition was officially launched and is once again open to all schools and youth groups under the AJAN Network. Following the success of the first edition of the AHAPPY Youth Storytelling Contest that was held in 2013, in this second edition inspired
AJANews Brief July 2024: Embracing Ubuntu as a Path to Resilience, Strength and Unity in the fight against AIDS
In this edition of the AJANews Newsletter for July 2024, AJAN calls for collective action and more concentrated focus on adolescents and young people. According to the UNAIDS 2024 Global AIDS Update, tremendous progress has been made in preventing new HIV infections despite this, Africa remains an epicenter of the
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